Metro News Release

For immediate release: November 7, 2006

Metro to sponsor procurement outreach fair for disadvantaged businesses

Metro will hold a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement outreach fair on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Metro’s headquarters, 600 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

The fair aims to help potential contractors from disadvantaged business enterprises (businesses owned by women and minorities) understand and participate in procurement opportunities with Metro and other government agencies in the region. The event will cover topics such as insurance, DBE certification and financial services.

In addition to Metro, agencies invited to participate include the District Department of Transportation, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and Fairfax County.

News release issued on November 7, 2006.